System Setup

The RD7000+ locator and transmitter settings can be accessed via the menu. Once in the menu it is possible to change settings according to your personal preferences and operating requirements. Some examples of setting changes are shown below.

NOTE: These procedures refer to both the transmitter and locator unless stated otherwise.

Before changing settings, ensure the locator or transmitter is switched on by pressing thekey for two seconds.

Language

The locator and transmitter support a number of languages. You can specify your preferred language using the menu system.

To select your preferred menu language:

Press the key to enter the menu.

Scroll to the LANG menu using the or keys.

Press thekey (on the locator) or the key (on the transmitter) to enter the LANG menu.

It is important that you set the system to match the currently installed battery type to ensure optimal performance and correct battery level indication.

To set your battery type:

Press the key to enter the menu.

Scroll to the BATT menu using the or arrows.

Press the key (on the locator) or the key (on the transmitter) to enter the BATT menu.

Scroll through the battery options using the or keys.

Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu.

Press the key to return to the main operation screen.

Power Frequency (locator only)

Select the correct frequency (50 or 60Hz) for your country or region’s power supply.

To change power frequency on the locator:

Press the key to enter the menu.

Scroll to the POWER menu using the or keys.

Press thekey to enter the POWER menu.

Scroll through the power options using the or keys.

Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu.

Press the key to return to the main operation screen.

Measurement Units (locator only)

The RD7000+ locator allows you to work in Metric or Imperial (US customary) units.

To select your preferred units:

Press the key to enter the menu.

Scroll to the UNITS option using the or keys.

Press thekey to enter the UNIT menu.

Scroll through the measurement options using the or keys to select METRE (for metric) or IMP (for imperial) units.

Press the key to accept your selection and return to the main menu.

Press the key to return to the main operation screen.

Enabling / Disabling Frequencies

The locator and transmitter support a wide range of frequencies and there may be times when some of these frequencies are not used. It is possible to quickly enable or disable frequencies using the menu system.

To enable or disable frequencies:

Press the key to enter the menu.

Scroll to the FREQ menu using the or keys.

Press thekey (on the locator) or the key (on the transmitter) to enter the FREQ menu.

Scroll through the frequency options using the or keys.

Press thekey (on the locator) or the key (on the transmitter) to enter the frequency.

Scroll to OFF or ON using the or keys.

Press the key to accept your selection and return to frequency menu.

If you wish to make any further changes follow steps 4 to 6. If you do not wish to make any further changes press the key twice to return to the main operation screen.

Marker locator

By default the marker locator is enabled or disabled by lowering or folding the marker loop antenna.

You can choose to disable the marker locator function.

To disable the marker locator:

Press the key to enter the menu.

Scroll to the MARKR menu using theorkeys.

Press thekey to enter the MARKR menu.

Scroll to OFF menu.

Press the key to accept your selection and return to MARKR menu.

If you have disabled the marker locator you can enable it again.

To enable the marker locator:

Press the key to enter the menu.

Scroll to the MARKR menu using theorkeys.

Press thekey to enter the MARKR menu.

Scroll to Auto menu.

Press thekey to accept your selection and return to MARKR menu.

The marker locator can detect up to 9 different utility markers. If you wish you can enable or disabling them by using the menu system:

To enable or disable utility markers:

Press thekey to enter the menu.

Scroll to the MARKR menu using the orkeys.

Press thekey to enter the MARKR menu.

Scroll to the AUTO menu and press thekey.

Scroll up or down to select a specific marker.

Press thekey.

Scroll to OFF or ON using theor keys.

Press thekey to accept your selection and return to markers menu.

If you wish to make any further changes follow steps 5 to 8. If you do not wish to make any further changes press the key twice to return to the main operation screen.

Volume Control

The transmitter and locator feature an internal speaker to provide critical warnings and assist with cable and pipe location. The transmitter by default will also sound a pulsing tone to indicate that it is transmitting correctly.

To adjust audio level:

WARNING! Muting audio on the locator will disable the StrikeAlert audio alarm.

Press the key to enter the menu.

Scroll to the VOL menu the or arrows.

Press thekey (locator) or the key (transmitter) to enter the VOL menu.